Size range

Similar Species

Black Rat (Rattus rattus) and the Brown Rat (Rattus norvegicus)

Distribution

The Bush Rat is found in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and south-western Western Australia.

Habitat

The Bush Rat lives in forests, woodlands and heath. Bush Rats prefer to live in the dense forest understorey, sheltering in short burrows under logs or rocks and lining their nests with grass. They are not found often in urban areas.

Feeding and Diet

The Bush Rat is an omnivore and eats fungi, grasses, fruits, seeds and insects.